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The Golden State Warriors have recalled forward Chris Wright from the NBA D-League and waived center Earl Barron. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Earl Barron, Chris Wright 

The Warriors signed the 7-foot, 250-pound center to a partially guaranteed contract Saturday, and he played six minutes later that day against Charlotte. He had two points, a rebound and three fouls. "It's not the first time I've been thrown in there," Barron said. The 30-year-old played for Phoenix, Milwaukee and Portland last season - all in a matter of 34 days. He spent his first three seasons in Miami and thought he might catch on with New York after a productive seven-game stint there. Barron averaged 11.7 points and 11 rebounds a game for the Knicks, but they didn't offer him a free-agent deal after the 2009-10 season. "It's not discouraging," he said. "It's just a matter of continuing to work and continuing to fight." San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Earl Barron 

The Warriors made the signing of center Earl Barron official Saturday. Barron, brought in to fill injured center Kwame Brown's spot in the rotation, took part in the team's shootaround and will be in uniform tonight. Barron -- who stands 7-feet and weighs 250 pounds -- is in his fifth year out of Memphis. "We're going to ask him to battle defensively and continue to hold the same principles that we have on that end," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "It's very important. We need that depth to continue to have our identity, to give us a chance to be a force in the interior defensively." Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Earl Barron 

Alex Kennedy: Earl Barron is expected to sign a partially guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors, according to sources close to the situation. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Earl Barron 

Sam Amick: As reported by @Alex Kennedy, Golden State has agreed to sign partially-guaranteed deal w/ journeyman big Earl Barron, sources say. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Earl Barron 

Earl Barron: Watching the D League showcase. Gerald Green balling. He got 30 with a quarter and a half to go. He must have watched Kobe last night. #BBQ Twitter

D-League, Earl Barron, Gerald Green 

Chris Haynes: The Trail Blazers announce they have waived Earl Barron. The roster stands at 15. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron 

Earl Barron: The jokes have already started. Breaking news! Dallas is announcing tomorrow is lebron James day! Everyone gets to leave work 12 mins early! Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Earl Barron 

Earl Barron: Once again thanks for the warm welcome Blazer fans. I know the Rose Garden will be rocking tonight. Need to beat the Grizz to lock up #6. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron 

The Trail Blazers have signed center Earl Barron. Barron, a 7-foot, 250-pound center who went to school at Memphis, has played in 108 NBA games since 2005, most recently appearing in 12 games with Phoenix this season when he averaged 3.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes a game. Barron started six games for the Suns. He also appeared in seven games this season for Milwaukee. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron 

Jason Quick: Blazers GM Rich Cho says team will make big-man decision on Tuesday morning. Swift, Barron and Jones worked out Monday morning Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Rich Cho, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

Asked via text message if he would definitely sign someone for the stretch run, Cho replied: "Maybe." Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Rich Cho, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

Jay Allen 95.5: Earl Barron, Robert Swift, & Dwayne Jones all at the PF. Will work out for Blazers today. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

Camby’s absence forced the Blazers to go with a small starting unit, with LaMarcus Aldridge playing center and Gerald Wallace at power forward. The Blazers’ only other true inside player is rookie Chris Johnson. The team apparently took a step to address that inside shortage, holding a workout involving three post players with NBA experience. They include Robert Swift, who played for Blazers coach Nate McMillan with the Seattle SuperSonics; Earl Barron, who played three seasons for Miami and has also had stints with New York, Phoenix and Milwaukee; and Dwayne Jones, who played for Cleveland, Boston, Charlotte and Phoenix. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

Mike Tokito: Blazers have three big men in. Recognize ex-Sonic Robert Swift. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

Mike Tokito: Also here, Earl Barron, Dwayne Jones. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron, Dwayne Jones, Robert Swift 

When the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to extend Earl Barron's second 10-day contract, the Portland Trail Blazers were one of the first teams to reach out to the center. The Blazers were looking to bolster their frontcourt for a playoff push and felt that the seven-footer was the perfect man for the job. With Marcus Camby injuring his neck last week, Portland's frontcourt is as thin as ever so the Blazers have decided to bring in Barron for a workout, according to league sources. The free agent arrived in Portland last night and is expected to be evaluated today. In November, Barron went through a similar workout with the Blazers, but the team ultimately decided to sign Sean Marks. If Portland decides to sign Barron, he will be eligible to play in the postseason because he was on playing successive 10-day contracts in Milwaukee. He also had a 12-game stint with the Phoenix Suns. HoopsWorld

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron 

Earl Barron: Headed to Portland for a workout hopefully they sign me for the playoffs. Keep me in your prayers. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Earl Barron 

Mike Slane: Earl Barron is not on the #Knicks radar. Adding a big man is unlikely, according to D'Antoni. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Earl Barron 

Tommy Beer: D’Antoni addressed possible Earl Barron addition. Hinted it's unlikely. He (rhetorically) asked: “Is he better than Shelden Williams?” 3 minutes ago Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Earl Barron